For decades, Out and Equal has been connecting businesses with resources and training to make the workplace a more equal and accepting place for LGBTQIA+ people. Now, its biggest event of the year, the Out and Equal Workplace Summit, will be coming to Seattle, October 13–16. 

This four-day event will include panels and training to facilitate better work environments for LGBTQIA+ people, networking opportunities, and time to celebrate being a Queer professional. As the world's largest gathering of LGBTQIA+ and allied professionals, it is sure to be a memorable and valuable experience. 

Since the late 1990s, Out and Equal has been advocating for the Queer community on a federal level. A large portion of its work revolves around training for companies, including resource groups, micro-learning lessons, and recognition programs.

As anti-LGBTQIA+ policies proliferate, Out and Equal’s assistance with navigating legal and social changes has become more important. Its strategies help to advance workplace inclusion in a way that is sustainable and beneficial to the success of the company. For partners, its resource library’s wealth of information is available to use, though there are some free resources as well.

This year’s Out and Equal Workplace Summit, hosted at the Seattle Convention Center, will include talent and thoughts from icons such as Janelle Monáe, DJ Hannah Rad, and Harper Steele. There will be opportunities for networking and celebration, and, of course, the 2025 Outie Awards. Designed to honor those making changes within their organizations, the awards cover five categories, ranging from employee resource groups to allies that go above and beyond.

With over a hundred sessions scheduled, the summit is sure to be a weekend rich with learning and community. 


Those interested in attending can visit outandequal.org for more information.